Robofest 2005 Committees

Robofest Technical Advisory Committee

• Provides expert technical advice to the Program Development Committee
• Reviews and provides recommendations regarding Robofest competition rules
• Provides technical support to Robofest venues
• Assists in the marketing and promotion of Robofest within the technical community including Academia and Industry
• Members

q Peter Csaszar, Ph. D., Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, LTU; teaches digital control systems, Robofest judge

q Chang-soo Han, Ph.D., Professor, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Hanyang University, Korea

q William Sverdlik Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science, Eastern Michigan University; teaches college level robotics classes in NQC, Robofest and FLL judge

q Nanu Swamy, Founder and Director of Technology, RoboTech Center, Nashua, New Hampshire

q Don Wilcher, Adjunct Professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at LTU, Electronics Manager for Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, author of Lego Mindstorms Mechatronics (2003) and Mindstorms Interfacing (2002) published through McGraw Hill

Robofest Educational Advisory Committee

• Encourages and motivate students and other teachers to participate in Robofest
• Reviews and provides recommendations regarding Robofest Judging Guidelines
• Assists in the development, scheduling and evaluation of workshops for teachers and students
• Shares and recommends educational resources with the greater educational community at large
• Monitors and evaluates the pedagogical quality of Robofest
• Members

q Gwendolyn Gomez, Academic Games Coordinator, Detroit Advantage Academy, Michigan

q Donald Johnson, Science Teacher, Columbus Middle School, Metropolitan Detroit Science Teachers Association (MDSTA) President, LTU Summer Odyssey Lego Robot Instructor

q Mike Klein, Science Consultant, Macomb Intermediate School District in Michigan, President-Elect - Metropolitan Detroit Science Teachers Association (MDSTA).

q Granville Lee, Dean of Health and Applied Technologies, Washtenaw Community College, MI

q Al Myers, School Leader, Herlong Cathedral Schools, Detroit, Michigan

q Steve Paddock, School Leader, Detroit Advantage Academy, Detroit Michigan

q Linda Pence, Roeper School, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan

q Jay Sinclair, Ida Middle School, Ida, Michigan, President of the Michigan Earth Science Teachers Association

q Mary Lou VanAntWerp, School Leader, George Crockett Academy, Detroit, Michigan

q Gerald A. Walker, YSP Program Manager, Cranbrook Institute of Science, Bloomfield Hills, MI

q Patricia A. Zimnie, Science/Technology Dept. Chair, Roosevelt Middle School, Oak Park, MI

Robofest Regional Host Organizing Committee

• Ensures a safe, secure, and student focused environment for all regional competitions
• Reviews and implement all contest rules and competition judging guidelines
• Reviews and implement all on-site competition requirements
• Provides the Program Development Committee with regional competition data and participant feedback
• Promotes participation and awareness of the Robofest
• Each Regional Robofest Site Host will be required to participate on this committee
• Members

q Cathie Dries, Dean, Continuing Education ad Community Services, Washtenaw Community College, Ann Arbor, Michigan

q Paul Drummond, Science Consultant, Macomb Intermediate School District, Clinton Township, Michigan

q Gary Frederick, Houston, Texas

q Jung-un Jang, CEO, Hanul & Kid, Korea

q Laura Melnik, West Melbourne, Florida

q Robin Pierman, Canton Charter Academy, Canton, Michigan

q Steve Rosin, Chiarperson, Technical, Trades, and Manufacturing Division, Delta College, University Center, Michigan

q Dwight Sieggreen, Science Teacher, Consultant Services, Hillside Middle School, Northville, Michigan

q Howard Sstribble, Principal, Erle Rivers High School, Milk River, Alberta, Canada

q Naveena A. Swamy, Director the RoboTech Center, Founder of Arluk Technologies, New Hampshire

q Dr. Bill Welch, K-12 Science Coordinator, Genesee Intermediate School District, Flint, Michigan

q Tim Wheatley, Manufacturing Technology Academy of NW Michigan, Traverse City Intermediate School District, Traverse City, Michigan

q Chuck Wiesen, Dean, Professional and Community Services, Alpena Community College, Alpena, MI

q Daniel Williams, Community Resource Director, Detroit Advantage Academy, Michigan (Associate Member for 2006)

Robofest Program Development Committee

• Develops, plans and administrates annual Robofest contest
• Develops Robofest rules and judging guidelines
• Develops, schedules, implements and oversees annual competition site locations and competition dates
• Provides workshops and technical resources to Robofest participants
• Develops partnerships with other organizations including Schools, Home Schools, After-school Program Providers, Colleges and Universities, Industry, Associations, and Technical/Educational/Scientific Communities
• Develops and implements cohesive annual Marketing and Public Relations Campaign

· Develops and implements a long-term Strategic Plan that will support the future growth and funding of the Robofest

· Members

q Lisa Anneberg, Ph.D., P.E., C.E.I., Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, LTU

q David Bindschadler, Ph.D., Chair of Math and Computer Science Department, LTU

q Lori Birman, B.A., Robotics Program Coordinator, LTU

q CJ Chung, Ph.D, Associate Professor of Computer Science, LTU, Founder and Director of Robofest

We are planning “Robofest Leadership Committee” for Robofest 2006

• Serves as a steering committee to assist in the long-term development and strategic planning
• Provides visibility and publicity to Robofest
• Provides sponsorship support

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